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Serious Rock Talk Podcast

Paolo Pettofrezza, Etienne Plante, & Ian Clarke

Podcasters | Musicians | Rockers | Historians | Vinyl Reviewers | Serious Rock Talk™️ With Humor!!!! This award-winning podcast looks at classic rock - and the people who made/make it - with enough knowledge, irreverence, and low-level insanity to make it worthwhile. It"s all about Rock Talk.

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52:21

Interview with Ranamers Lead Singer T-Bone Terry

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2025/04/21

So Much Music, So Little Time. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Serious Rock Talk's Kennedy sits down with T-Bone Terry, the lead singer of the rock band Ranamers. Delve into T-Bone's journey, from his early days in the rock and metal music scene to his acclaimed career with his former band, Eudoxis.

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25:13

The Tale of Phil Spector: Violence Covered in Sugar &...

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2025/04/14

The Tale of Phil Spector: Violence Covered in Sugar and Candy Brilliant and abusive. Cruel and kind. A genius, A murderer. Music producer Phil Spector functioned on many levels, one of which led him down a very dark, sinister path. Dr. Clarke helps to illuminate the man's career, talent, demons and the terrible act that sent him to prison. #philspector #thebeatles #leonardcohen #truecrime #murder #losangeles #producer #rock #music #podcast

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25:57

Jimi Hendrix: What Happened on September 18, 1970?

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2025/04/04

Jimi Hendrix: What Happened on September 18, 1970? Few rock personalities command as much recognition and respect as Jimi Hendrix. But popularity breeds conspiracies—and the death of Jim Hendrix is shrouded in confusion, distortion and deceit. Join Dr. Ian Clarke as he examines the evidence and opinions, identifying the bogus, condemning the criminals, and celebrating the facts! #jimihendrix #guitar #death #ericclapton #jeffbeck #jimmypage #theexperience janisjoplin #jimmorrison #brianjones

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21:57

The Unsolved Enigma of Bobby Fuller's Death

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2025/03/24

The death of rocker Bobby Fuller is an enduring riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Who did it? Why? Where? And when? Everything was going Bobby's way. He was set to explode into international stardom. But suddenly out of nowhere... Listen in as Dr. Clarke leads you down a dark, winding path to arrive at one of rock's most bizarre deaths.

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28:01

Rock Stars of Italian Descent. Who Knew?

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2025/03/14

Rock Stars of Italian Descent. Who Knew? Be prepared for an explosion of surprises. In this episode, Ferris Kennedy—he of Italian background—takes great delight in confusing Dr. Clarke by listing the many rock musicians of Italian descent—people you have no idea had roots in Il Bel Paese!. This is a special chance to be entertained by pretty cool insights. È fantastico!

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42:45

What Happened to The Beatles After They Broke Up?

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2025/03/03

What Happened to The Beatles after They Broke Up? The Beatles' career is well known. But what happened to the lovable mop tops after the best rock band in the world broke up? Kennedy and Clarke have you covered. The post-Beatle careers of John, Paul, George, and yes, even Ringo, are discussed, condemned, and celebrated.

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19:11

The Men Behind Nirvana!!! (Kennedy's Corner)

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2025/02/21

The Men that Made Nirvana Successful We know that you like/love Nirvana. That means you're interested in behind-the-scenes revelations about exactly who helped them along. Which band mates left, and who remained to ascend the stairs to rock stardom? Ferris Kennedy is jacked as he kicks it with a discussion of a great band with eternal vibes.

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13:21

Foo Fighters: What's Next"? (Kennedy's Corner)

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Foo Fighters: What's Next? Hey, the Foos have been through a lot. And they're still around—still selling out stadiums, still bringing garage rock to the masses. But what's next? Ferris Kennedy amps it up as he plots a path for Dave Grohl and the boys. You don't want to miss this inaugural episode of Kennedy's Corner.

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25:27

Sam Cooke: Motel Money Murder Madness

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Sam Cooke: Motel Money Murder Madness Much has been written about the strange circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Sam Cooke, one of the greatest soul and pop singers/composers of the early 1960s. In this episode, Dr Clarke discusses conspiracies and carefully evaluates the circumstances which led to Cooke's murder in a $3-dollar-a-night motel in south-central Los Angeles.

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29:34

Is Rock Music Soon to Be Extinct?

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Is Rock Music Soon to be Extinct? Classic bands are aging. Radio is dying. New music formats are flourishing. Has rock music really strummed its last chord? In this episode we review the tell-tale facts, consider the trends, and deliver entertaining, persuasive conclusions that will just about make your day!

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29:48

Are Rock Lists Goofy or Great?

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Are Rock Lists Goofy or Great? Listeners of Serious Rock Talk know our mixed emotions about 'Greatest Songs/Bands/Guitarists/Singers/Etc.' lists. In this episode, we make a temporary truce with those that perpetuate lists (Rolling Stone Mag et. al.) and we come out the other end with a lot of laughs. Listen up and enjoy original insights and random observations about rock lists and our incessant need to rate.... everything!

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01:00:34

New Year Eve Show 2024

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/12/31

New Year's Eve Show 2024 2024 was an amazing year for rock—and dare we say an outstanding year for the Serious Rock Talk Podcast. We thank you all for lending us an ear, sending emails, and making suggestions. Listen in as Dr. Clarke, Steven Wheeler, and Ferris Kennedy sum it all up for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. 2025—here we come!

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34:21

Aerosmith: 54 Years and No More Counting

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Aerosmith: 54 Years and No More Counting They say there are five stages of grief. When Aerosmith announced that the band was no longer touring or recording, Kennedy began his dark, lonely trek across the stages. O yes, he loves his Aerosmith, This episode is therapeutic for Kennedy, and he enriches us all with his sorrow. Listen in while he praises the Boys from Beantown, the Toxic Twins—Aerosmith, one of the greatest bands of all time.

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26:05

What's Motown All About?

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/12/11

What's Motown All About? How does a $800 investment attain a $61-million value in twenty years? The Motown story is a tale of ambition, talent, timing and tragedy. From Diana Ross to Boyz ll Men, Motown produced an astounding roster of incredible performers. Listen in as we take you on a mini-march through the halls of this incredible company.

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26:06

The Inevitable Death of John Lennon

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/12/02

The Inevitable Murder of John Lennon Death is inevitable, but murder isn't. With the help of Professor Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Dr Ian Clarke tries to make sense of Mark David Chapman's senseless act of violence.

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41:52

Jake & Jackie: Exclusive Interview with the Country...

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Jake & Jackie: Exclusive Interview with the Country Folk Duo. It's not often that we are lucky enough to speak with artists at the beginning of their careers: the dynamic duo of Jake & Jackie gave us an exciting opportunity. They are country, folk, rock and more. All of you musicians and music lovers, listen in. . This is the sound of talented, dedicated and unique talents about to quickly climb the steps of opportunity. This is special.

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42:34

The Beatle Who Vanished: Interview with best selling...

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/11/11

To invert a bit of Hamlet, it’s a tale told by a master storyteller, full of drums and guitars, signifying a lot. In 1964, Jimmie Nicol was a Beatle for two weeks, and then… what happened? Jim Berkenstadt, a rock and roll detective, follows Jimmie’s trail around the world. Jimmie’s story is exciting, surprising, inspiring and perplexing. Dr. Clarke and Jim Berkenstadt discuss Jimmie Nicol’s sixty-year odyssey and let you decide how it all turned out.

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27:46

Nickelback: Canada's Greatest Band...Or What

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Nickelback: Canada's Greatest Band... or What Love 'em. Hate 'em. There doesn't seem to be a middle ground for Nickelback. Why? Often the band is celebrated as Canada's greatest rock export. Ferris Kennedy has had enough! He makes a strong case that you—and your friends—should give Nickelback another listen. So go ahead, fire up this episode and begin the journey.

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23:15

The Mysterious Death of Rolling Stone Brian Jones...

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/10/21

The Mysterious Death of Rolling Stone Brian Jones. Aside from founding perhaps the world's greatest rock band, Brian Jones was a brilliant musician. He was also a very troubled young man. In this episode of Serious Rock Talk Crime, Dr. Clarke investigates the circumstances of Brian Jones's death, and how he joined that most infamous of all groups, The 27 Club.

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39:08

Ted Axe: The Count of Rock. The Exclusive Interview

Serious Rock Talk Podcast ·

2024/10/09

He is part of Canadian punk rock history as the notorious frontman for The Action, possibly Canada's first punk Band. He opened for The Stranglers and toured with The Ramones. From L.A. to Europe and beyond, he's been everywhere—and he's never stopped. Ted knows the music business—and he has fantastic tales to tell. Listen now to our exclusive interview with the legendary Count of Rock.

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